Vila Nova de Gaia

The historic riverside city of Vila Nova de Gaia is a multicultural melting pot, which has historic roots dating back as far as the Roman Empire. Over the years, this picturesque coastal city has been the gateway to Portugal for many travellers. The city boasts a diverse range of attractions, including the Port Wine Cellars and Museums dotted around the city. Teixeira Lopes House displays the life and work of famed Porteguese sculptor - Master António Teixeira Lopes, and the Teleférico de Gaia cable car gives visitors a unique perspective and views over the entire city.
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Top attractions in Vila Nova de Gaia

Gaia Cable Car - Jardim do Morro station
1. Gaia Cable Car - Jardim do Morro station
4.3
(1813)
Transportation service
Outdoor Activities
Taylor's Port
2. Taylor's Port
4.4
(2103)
Wine cellar
Food & Drink
Graham's Port Lodge
3. Graham's Port Lodge
4.6
(1479)
Wine cellar
Food & Drink
Circa-1890 working port cellar open to the public for tastings by appointment only.
Caves Cálem
4. Caves Cálem
4.3
(4054)
Winery
Food & Drink
The history of port wine production is told on guided tours of these wine cellars offering tastings.
Sandeman
5. Sandeman
4.3
(2145)
Winery
Museums
Winery in a 1797 building with guided tours of port cellars & tastings, plus a museum & a gift shop.
Miradouro da Serra do Pilar
6. Miradouro da Serra do Pilar
4.8
(1212)
Scenic spot
Sights & Landmarks
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Other notable attractions

Caves Ferreira
Winery
Museums
Guided tours of a wine cellar with antique casks & 1800s port vintages, plus tastings & a store.
Porto Augusto's
Winery
Food & Drink
Espaço Porto Cruz
Restaurant
Food & Drink
Quinta dos Corvos
Winery
Food & Drink
Adriano Ramos Pinto
Winery
Food & Drink
Cockburn's Port Lodge
Winery
Food & Drink
Capela do Senhor da Pedra
Catholic church
Sights & Landmarks
Oceanfront chapel built on rocks offering picturesque views of the beach, water & sunsets.
Croft Port
Winery
Food & Drink
Zoo Santo Inácio
Zoo
Outdoor Activities
Collection of animals from around the world, with events including penguin-feeding displays.
Mosteiro da Serra do Pilar
Historical landmark
Sights & Landmarks
Former monastery dating to the 1500s, set on a hilltop & notable for its round church & cloister.

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